Job Opportunities

Aerospace Technologists and Technicians

Average starting salaries are $21.63 an hour, while experienced professionals earn an average of $40.87 an hour.

Sector: Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace

Aerospace Technologists and Technicians work on the design, development, testing, and production of aircraft and spacecraft systems.

Development Timeframe:
2-5 years, typically requiring an associate degree or technical certification.

Job Locations in Mississippi:

Golden Triangle
Stennis Space Center
Gulf Coast
North Mississippi

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Hinds Community College

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Our Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) is a four-semester instructional program that will prepare you to inspect, repair, service, and overhaul aircraft and engine components and systems. It is designed to introduce you to the rewarding profession of aviation maintenance while exposing you to the theories of operation for the various aircraft systems.

Northwest Mississippi Community College

Pearl River Community College

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) equips students to inspect, repair, and service aircraft engines and systems. This program introduces them to aviation maintenance and essential aircraft system theories. Students are fully prepared for FAA exams to attain their Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating. FAA-certified AMTs ensure the safety and efficiency of U.S.-registered aircraft. The curriculum covers physics, aerodynamics, engines, structures, and more for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Learning happens in classrooms and hands-on hangar training on FAA-certified aircraft. Certification is based on FAA-approved training, experience, and successful testing.